The Starfire Wars Series by Jenetta Penner

One girl discovers the secrets of a new world, secrets that could spark a galactic war.Cassiopeia isn't thrilled with traveling on the first starship to settle on a new earth, but it's not like she has a choice. Her father is the architect of this grand civilization and staying behind is not an option.Once she arrives on Arcadia, it's not so bad since her family is treated like royalty and the lush planet does offer salvation to the human race... moreOne girl discovers the secrets of a new world, secrets that could spark a galactic war.Cassiopeia isn't thrilled with traveling on the first starship to settle on a new earth, but it's not like she has a choice. Her father is the architect of this grand civilization and staying behind is not an option.Once she arrives on Arcadia, it's not so bad since her family is treated like royalty and the lush planet does offer salvation to the human race.But when a terrorist attack strikes and her father is killed, a mysterious and gorgeous boy rescues her, and she's plunged into a reality she never knew existed. Cassie shares an undeniable connection with this boy she doesn't understand, and she uncovers secrets about herself and the new planet no one wanted to emerge. less

Arcadia was supposed to be Earth 2.0—a haven for humanity while they fought desperately to save their dying homeworld. But nothing has turned out like Cassiopeia Foster had thought.Another race, the Alku, already occupies the planet in a parallel dimension called Paxon. They are willing to help Earth, but a powerful contingent plans to strip-mine the strangely powerful Starfire from the planet, which will collapse the Paxon side and kill all the Alku... moreArcadia was supposed to be Earth 2.0—a haven for humanity while they fought desperately to save their dying homeworld. But nothing has turned out like Cassiopeia Foster had thought.Another race, the Alku, already occupies the planet in a parallel dimension called Paxon. They are willing to help Earth, but a powerful contingent plans to strip-mine the strangely powerful Starfire from the planet, which will collapse the Paxon side and kill all the Alku.A war has begun, and Cassi is caught in the middle. Will she have to choose between the Alku boy she loves and Earth who needs her? Buy Dark Matter and continue with a love story that spans the universe. less

The gripping conclusion of the Starfire Wars.